Butternut Squash with Onions and Pecans

Name: Butternut Squash with Onions and Pecans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 1/4 lbs butternut squash; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; salt; ground black pepper

Submitted by LikeItLoveIt

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photo by Bonnie G #2

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 8

ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 ¹⁄₄ lbs butternut squash
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt
ground black pepper

directions

Place pecans on an ungreased baking sheet.
Toast at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5-8 minutes .
Peel the squash, and remove the seeds.
Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
There will be about 6 cups squash.
Melt butter or margarine in a heavy large skillet over low heat.
Add onion and saute until very tender, about 15 minutes.
Add squash and toss to coat.
Cover.
Cook until squash is tender but still holds it shape, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.
Stir in half of the pecans and half of the parsley.
Transfer mixture to bowl.
Sprinkle with remaining pecans and parsley.
Serve.

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Reviews

We had this on our Thanksgiving table. I used the last of my butternut crop to prepare it. Was a nice change fromt he regular sweet potatoes.

riffraff
The toasted pecans were so good with the squash and sweet onions. I ended up adding water to the pan to steam the squash after a bit, as it was taking a long time and I didn't want the onions to burn. I think I'll roast the squash in the oven next time and then combine. Great flavors! Thanks, LikeItLoveIt. [Made for I Recommend]

averybird
This was amazing and so easy, the taste was enjoyed by both me and DH. The only thing I did differantly was to use ready cut squash I found at the store, cut the recipe in half (there's only two of us) and added a small amount of freshly graded nutmeg. I'll be making this often, what a great way to get some really healthy vegies in the family.

Bonnie G #2
It's been quite a while since I made this and I can't believe I didn't rate it right away. This is a great way to prepare butternut squash! Thanks =)

Reyali
I too was looking for an alternative to baked squash and turning on the oven. Everyone loved it. The only change I did was to toast the pecans in a skillet as it is just to hot this summer to think about using the oven. Loved your recipe!

Sherri at the Beach